Assistant Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 25 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Pension, Car Allowance, Private Medical |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 December 2024 |
| Location: | Durham, County Durham, DH1 1AA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAC-346909_1732551332 |
Summary
Fawkes & Reece are proud to be partnered with a market leading Regional Main Contractor recruiting for a driven and ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team. You will be joining a "SUNDAY TIMES: Best Places To Work" award winning business working on new build care homes, retirement living and residential projects in the Middlesbrough/Durham area.
The role of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
My client is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their established team in their Northern Region. You will be joining a team that really makes a difference and gives you the opportunity to develop your skills towards a truly rewarding career in construction commercial management.
You will be reporting to the commercial lead on the project and play a vital role in delivering value, controlling costs and supporting the successful completion of the project.
Responsibilities of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
- Assisting in preparing budgets, cost plans and valuations
- Conducting site visits to monitor progress and assess variations
- Working closely with operations, design and health and safety teams towards key project targets
- Establishing and developing productive and professional working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Supporting the monitoring of cost control and implement cost mitigation strategies, assessing risk, at all times acting fairly and reasonably
- Contributing data to assist with the production of a monthly commercial report, fully describing the position and plan for management of risk, opportunity, cost and value for those sub-contracts delegated to you to manage
- supporting to ensure timely agreement of final accounts with your supply chain packages
Requirements of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
- Relevant degree or construction related qualifications.
- Superb organisation skills, including time management, prioritisation of tasks and self-motivation.
- Excellent communication, bring your excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A team player.
- Detail oriented, you'll need to have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality.
Benefits for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
- Work-Life Balance: My clients understands the importance of balance.
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 26 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off!
- Bank Holidays: All statutory Bank Holidays are yours to enjoy.
- Flexible Leave Options: Buy or sell up to 3 days of annual leave to suit your needs.
- 24/7 Mental Health Support: Access confidential mental health support and counselling services whenever you need them.
- Health and Fitness Access: Consult a GP or get nutrition and fitness advice 24/7.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Competitive Salary.
- Car Allowance.
- Development and Progression.
- Mobile Phone Allowance.
- Pension Scheme.
To apply please contact Alex Cocker at our Sheffield office on 0114 213 0900 or acocker@fr-group.co.uk.